Package and Contents
We received the PD20M 2TB SSD in the retail box, which is quite small and as Team Group assures, is made of eco-friendly paper. On the package is a short product description, but if we wish for more details or an installation manual, we must visit the TEAMGROUP website. On the other hand, it’s a USB SSD, so it doesn’t require a manual. We simply connect the included USB-C cable, and it’s ready to work.
The only real requirement for optimal performance is a USB-C port with a 20Gbps bandwidth. Not every device has such a port. If we connect it to the older generation USB, then it will still work, but not as fast as the manufacturer declared.
The package includes only the SSD and a USB-C cable. As I mentioned, we won’t need anything else. However, I wish to see a USB-C to USB-A adapter as many devices still don’t have USB-C ports. Even though USB-A (depending on the version) does not always support 20Gbps bandwidth, it would add functionality.
The PD20M works with all devices that use USB, but this version is specially designed for smartphones. The integrated magnet holds the SSD in place and “sticks” to the smartphone’s back. It helps, especially when we make long videos that need high-capacity storage. The SSD is flat and light enough to be comfortable in this situation.
We will show you how the PD20M Mag SSD performs on the next page of this review.
